Machine Time Cost Calculator

Calculate a real machine hourly rate (electricity + depreciation + maintenance + consumables). Works for lasers, 3D printers, CNC, woodworking tools, and more.

Machine inputs

Currency symbol Purchase price Lifetime hours (total expected running hours)

Electricity

Average power draw (watts) Electricity price (per kWh)

Other running costs

Maintenance per hour (optional) Consumables per hour (optional) Overhead per hour (optional)

Job estimate (optional)

Runtime is charged as machine time. Setup is charged only using your setup rate (not machine time).

Job runtime (hours) Job runtime (minutes) Setup time (minutes) Setup charge (per hour)